Habitat and Ecosystem Concepts

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Habitat

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The natural environment where an organism lives, grows, and survives. It provides everything the organism needs, such as food, water, and shelter.

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Adaptation

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A change or feature that helps an organism survive in its habitat, like a special body part or behavior.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living things (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their environment (air, water, soil).

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Water Habitat

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A habitat where organisms live in or near water, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, or wetlands.

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Forest Habitat

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A habitat found in forests where trees, plants, and animals live together. Forests can be tropical, temperate, or boreal.

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Desert Habitat

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A dry, sandy, and hot habitat where very little rain falls. Animals and plants here have special adaptations to survive in extreme heat.

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Grassland Habitat

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A habitat where grasses are the main type of plant. Grasslands are found in places that have a mix of rain and sun.

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Shelter

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A place where an animal or plant can stay safe and protect itself from weather or predators. Examples include burrows, nests, or caves.

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Carnivore

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An animal that eats other animals. Carnivores are often found in habitats where prey animals live.

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Herbivore

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An animal that only eats plants. Herbivores are found in habitats like grasslands, forests, and gardens where plants are plentiful.